Role Overview: Join Our Team at BusyBees – Leading Nursery Group in theUKAre you passionate aboutcooking and providing nutritious meals for young children? As aChef at Busy Bees, you’ll be a key part of our kitchen team,preparing healthy meals that support children's growth anddevelopment. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a nurturingenvironment where you will contribute to the wellbeing of childrenwhile gaining valuable experience in catering within the earlyyears sector.AboutUsBusy Bees is the UK's leading nurserygroup, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas.We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life andare proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At BusyBees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued,and nurtured.Why Workat Busy Bees?We offer a supportiveenvironment that empowers you to create engaging, educationalspaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll beintroduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to fostercuriosity and confidence in younglearners.OurCharitable CommitmentThrough ourpartnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantasticopportunities for community involvement and fundraising to supportchildren's lives.class="font0">About ourNurseryBusy Bees PrestonHospital, rated "Good" by Ofsted, offers a capacity of 60 childrenand is conveniently situated within the grounds of PrestonHospital. Our dedicated staff team, with years of childcareexperience, has created a nursery environment that is clean,modern, and welcoming, ensuring a homely atmosphere for your littleones. The nursery is easily accessible, located just off the A6 andclose to the M6 and M55 motorways. For those using publictransport, Preston train station is just under four milesaway. />Busy BeesBenefitsCompetitivesalaryOngoing professional development andcareer progressionOur ‘Hive’ benefits andwellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range ofretailersUp to 28 days holiday per year(including bank holidays)Your birthday off –it’s our gift to you!25% childcarediscountEnhanced family leave and return towork bonusMenopause support throughPeppyFinancial support through SalaryFinanceEmployee Assistance Programme andMental Health First AidersCycle to WorkschemeEasy access to your workplace pensionthrough CushonDiscounted Private MedicalInsurance (PMI)But wait, there’smore! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeingplatform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discountshelping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hubfeaturing resources to support your physical and mental health. ACelebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and rewardour valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us areasharing the exciting development opportunities and trainingdesigned to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.Role Responsibilities: KeyResponsibilitiesPreparehealthy, nutritious meals that meet dietaryneeds.Oversee kitchen operations ensuring foodsafety and hygiene compliance.Manage kitchenstaff and collaborate with regulatory bodies duringinspections.Maintain kitchen inventory andefficiently manage purchasing. RequiredQualifications: IdealCandidate:Food HygieneCertificate (Level 2 or above).Experience incatering or kitchen operations.Empathy andunderstanding – each child isunique.If you’re passionate aboutfood and nutrition and maybe you have experience as Chef, anAssistant Chef, a Cook or managed a cafe applynow!